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Meet the team

Our dental team at Smiles Better are all here to share their expertise to help you on the journey to the smile and treatment you require.

  • Dentists
  • Hygienists
  • Dental Nurses
  • Practice

Nigel Jones

GDC - 54923 BDS London 1980, MJDF RCS 2011, DIP IMP DENT RCS 2008, FFGDP 2014, MsC Clin Dent Dental Surgeon

Dr Nigel Jones is our dental surgeon who places and restores dental implants.
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Ines De Jesus Ruco

GDC - 197622 LMD Lisbon 2010, MSc Orthodontics Dentist

Ines De Jesus Ruco’s main area of interest lies in orthodontic treatment, although she also provides general NHS dental treatments.
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Joao Rodriguez

GDC - 192703 LMD University of Porto 2010 Dentist

Dr Joao Pedro Rodrigues is a dentist offering dental implants at Smile Better Abergavenney.
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Claire Bayliss

GDC - 271618 BDS King's College London 2017 Dentist

Claire is a gentle and considerate dentist with a passion for reproducing lost aesthetics with partial or complete removable dentures (false teeth).
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Elliot Samphire

GDC - 278400 BDS Cardiff University 2018 Dentist

Dr Elliot Samphier prides himself on compassion and artistry. As a valued member of the Bupa Dental Care family, Dr Samphier is dedicated to providing first class dental care, especially for anxious patients. With a gentle touch and a profound understanding of dental anxiety, he ensures a comfortable, reassuring, and above all welcoming experience for all his patients.
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Alys Evans

GDC - 265143 BDS Cardiff University 2016 Dentist

Alys Evans graduated with honours from Cardiff University in 2016.
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Laura Masters Williams

GDC - 255954 BDS University of Bristol 2014 Dentist

Laura qualified from the University of Bristol in 2014.
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Sam King

GDC - 257943 BDS University of Bristol 2015 Dentist

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Sharmila Gaitonde

GDC - 70302 Statutory Exam 1994 Dentist

Sharmila Gaitonde is an experienced dentist currently providing orthodontics and dental implants at Smiles Better Abergavenny.
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Kara Edwards

GDC - 265487 Diploma in Dental Hygiene Cardiff 2016 Dental Hygienist

Kara has worked as a dental hygienist at both NHS and private practices throughout South Wales. She enjoys working with challenging periodontal cases, dental implant aftercare and performing Airflow treatment. Kara is also trained to provide facial aesthetics treatments including anti-wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers.
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Morfydd Jones

GDC - 137399 Certificate of Proficiency in Dental Surgery Assisting NEBDSA 1986 Dental Nurse

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Leah Costin

Trainee Dental Nurse

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Lucie Scurr

Trainee Dental Nurse

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Chloe Brown

GDC - 295507 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2021 Dental Nurse

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Emily Walker

Trainee Dental Nurse

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Hannah Gore

GDC - 142417 National Certificate NEDBN 2005 Dental Nurse

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Hollie Probert

Trainee Dental Nurse

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Joanne Pocock

GDC - 293587 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2021 Dental Nurse

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Anna Leigh Jones

GDC - 157132 Verified Competency in Dental Nursing 2008 Dental Nurse

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Amy Pope

GDC - 272839 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2017 Dental Nurse

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Elyse MacDonald

GDC - 249308 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2014, NEBDN Conscious Sedation Dental Nurse

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Hannah Evans

Practice Coordinator

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Abigail Simmonds

Decontamination Assistant

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Amy Banks

Receptionist

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Beth Jones

Receptionist

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Emma Webber

Receptionist

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Gemma Danter

Practice Manager

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Victoria Winchester

Receptionist

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Whitening can be an important part of a smile makeover. We always check the suitability of your teeth, as it may not be recommended for some patients with high sensitivity. It’s important to know that we may not be able to treat all of your teeth: whitening can’t alter the colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, for example. Your dentist can explain and suggest any options open to you.

We do understand that some people really struggle with dental treatment. But we have lots of ways to help put you at ease. Please just tell us how you feel and what worries you, and then we can work together to decide on the right approach.

Generally we recommend twice yearly check-ups every six months. However, this varies on a case by case basis. Your Bupa Dental Care dentist will talk to you about when and how often we need to see you.

No, Bupa Dental Care practices are open to everyone. If you do have Bupa dental insurance, at selected practices we can guide you through your claim.

First, please check that our practice offers the services you’re looking for, then simply use the referral form on our contact page. Do feel free to give us a call and tell us what you’re looking for.

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